Fluid kinematics: name the type of flow with no change of volume or density During the motion, the fluid's volume and density remain constant everywhere. Choose the correct term for this flow.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AIncompressible flow
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BCompressible flow
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CUniform flow
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DSteady flow
Answer
Correct Answer: Incompressible flow
Explanation
Concept/Approach
- If density does not change during motion, the flow is called incompressible. Uniform and steady describe spatial and temporal constancy of velocity, not density.
Final AnswerIncompressible flow